Margin & Mic | Downside Up | Every Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Welcome to Margin & Mic: A Club for Written & Spoken Word held in the cozy glow of Downside Up. This is your space to slow down, write freely, and speak your truth (if you feel like it). We’ll start with a prompt to get your pen moving. You’ll have time to sip, write, vibe, and…if the moment feels right, step up to the mic and share your words.

No pressure. Just expression, community, and connection.

What We Offer

• Kava, signature mocktails & adaptogenic elixirs
• Custom Margin & Mic journal for purchase
• Bites to eat and snacks to fuel your flow
• Free parking
• A cozy, calm space to write, listen, and be
• All are welcome (18+)

Entry

Free — we just ask that you purchase at least one menu item to support the lounge and keep the vibe alive.

Esso Poetry Open Mic Night | 3rd Sunday of the Month

April 19, 2026 | Esso Coffeehouse

The  Esso Poetry Open Mic is a recurring, community-focused event held every third Sunday of the month at Esso Coffeehouse & Roastery (4700 N. 12th St., Phoenix),. The event typically begins at 5 p.m., with sign-ups for performers opening around 4:45 p.m.. Readers are generally given 5 minutes each to share their work. 

• When: Every third Sunday of the month, 5 p.m..
• Where: Esso Coffeehouse, 4700 N. 12th St. #107, Phoenix, AZ.
• Sign-ups: Roughly 4:45 p.m..
• Details: Features local poets and provides an open, supportive space for spoken word, poetry, and music. 

Check their Instagram (@essocoffeehouse) for specific, up-to-date monthly details and featured artists. 

Open Mic Open Studio | Free Poetry & Art Night in Downtown Phoenix

Open Mic Open Studio is a free, collaborative arts experience in Downtown Phoenix, presented by PHX Poetry Slam and Evoke Presents. This immersive event brings together poetry, music, and live visual art — all unfolding in real time.

If you’re looking for a Phoenix open mic that welcomes all creative mediums, this is your space.

Event Details

Event Name: Open Mic Open Studio
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Overdue
Address: 1348 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ
Cost: Free

Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Overdue provides an intimate, creative setting perfect for live poetry, collaborative art, and community expression.

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What to Expect

Open Mic Open Studio is more than a poetry reading — it’s a multi-disciplinary art experience.

• 🎤 Open mic poetry performances
• 🎶 Live music
• 🎨 Real-time visual art creation
• 🖌️ A community canvas with free art supplies
• 👩‍🎨 Curated local artists creating throughout the night

Whether you’re a spoken word poet, musician, painter, sketch artist, or creative explorer, all mediums are welcome.

Arrive at 6:30 PM sharp to sign up for the open mic. Stay all night to create, connect, and be inspired.

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Hosted & Featured Artists

Hosted by: B-Jam
Featuring: Orbit Corbett

Co-Hosted by:
RaeJeana Alcala
Instavalence
Maya Dzwil

Featured Artists Include:
Maya Dzwil
RaeJeana Alcala

Expect dynamic performances, collaborative energy, and a supportive creative environment powered by leaders in the Phoenix poetry and arts community.

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About PHX Poetry Slam

PHX Poetry Slam is one of Arizona’s premier spoken word organizations, known for cultivating powerful performance poetry, hosting competitive poetry slams, and building inclusive creative spaces throughout the Valley.

About Evoke Presents

Evoke Presents curates immersive arts experiences that elevate local creatives and foster collaboration across artistic disciplines in Phoenix.

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Why You Should Attend

If you’re searching for:

• A free open mic in Phoenix
• A Downtown Phoenix poetry event
• A spoken word slam alternative
• A community art night in Arizona
• A creative networking event for artists

Open Mic Open Studio delivers all of it — in one space, one night.

This is where poetry meets paint.
Where music meets movement.
Where inspiration happens live.

All creatives welcome. All mediums welcome.
This is your space.